Software Engineer - React

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a talented Frontend Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. In this hybrid role, you will develop user-friendly, high-performance web applications using React and TypeScript. Collaborating closely with product managers and backend engineers, you'll create scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with cloud services. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the future of financial services. If you're passionate about crafting high-quality code and optimizing user experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with frontend technologies, specifically React and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and frameworks like SASS or Styled Components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive web interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.

Skills

React

TypeScript

AWS

RESTful APIs

HTML5

CSS3

Git

SASS

Unit Testing

Problem Solving

Tools

Webpack

Babel

NPM

Yarn

Job description

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My client is an innovative fintech company at the forefront of transforming financial services through cutting-edge technology. We aim to build seamless, secure, and scalable solutions that simplify the world of finance for our clients. They are collaborative and agile team thrives in a fast-paced environment, and they're looking for a talented Frontend Engineer to join their growing development team.

Job Description:

As a Frontend Engineer, you will play a key role in developing user-friendly, high-performance, and responsive web applications. You will work closely with product managers, backend engineers, and designers to create modern, feature-rich applications that integrate seamlessly with cloud-based services. You will leverage your expertise in React, TypeScript, and AWS to build scalable and maintainable solutions that power financial applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive and intuitive web interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Work with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and cloud-based services (AWS).
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and backend engineers, to deliver high-quality features and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Stay up to date with the latest frontend technologies and best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the team.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the platform, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience 3+ years working with frontend technologies, specifically React and TypeScript, in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with AWS services (such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc.) and cloud-based architecture.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Proficiency in version control tools such as Git.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks like SASS or Styled Components.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD).
• Familiarity with frontend build tools like Webpack, Babel, and NPM/Yarn.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• A passion for problem-solving, optimization, and writing high-quality, maintainable code.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or React Context.
• Familiarity with server-side rendering (SSR) and frameworks like Next.js.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Experience in the fintech industry or with financial applications is a plus.

This role is hybrid with 3 days on my clients central London based office and offers a 2 - 3 stage interview process with interview slots available now.